# East Devon Choral Society


## Pages

- [2026 Concerts](https://eastdevonchoralsociety.org.uk/2026-concerts/)
- [2025 Concerts](https://eastdevonchoralsociety.org.uk/2025-concerts/)
- [2024 Concerts](https://eastdevonchoralsociety.org.uk/2024-concerts/)
- [2023 Concerts](https://eastdevonchoralsociety.org.uk/2023-concert/)
- [2022 Concerts](https://eastdevonchoralsociety.org.uk/2022-concerts/): Click here for Devon Live review
- [Get involved](https://eastdevonchoralsociety.org.uk/get-involved/): Please join us for two rehearsals for a free ‘taster’ of what we do: you will be very welcome.  We meet on Mondays, 7.15 pm – 8:30 pm Moorhayes Community Centre, Lea Road, Tiverton, EX16 6SU There are no audition requirements. For information about subscription costs, use “contact us” or contact Sue North on 01884 253494.
- [2019 Concerts](https://eastdevonchoralsociety.org.uk/__trashed/): Click here for review of Poulenc Gloria and Cherubini Requiem
- [2018 Concerts](https://eastdevonchoralsociety.org.uk/2018-concerts/): East Devon Choral Society “Elijah” St Paul’s Church Tiverton Saturday 12 May East Devon Choral Society Conductor: Andrew Daldorph “Elijah” St Paul’s Church Tiverton Saturday 12 May Elijah: Tim Mirfin The performance of sacred choral works by the East Devon Choral Society are always wonderfully moving, and extremely popular with Tiverton audiences. On Saturday, despite … Continue reading 
- [2017 Concerts](https://eastdevonchoralsociety.org.uk/2017-concerts/): November 9th 2017 Messiah – Handel …from our Chair I spoke to many choir members after the concert and everyone seemed to be thrilled with the whole experience. A wonderful evening singing some truly great and moving music. Daniel Thomson and Mick Latimer, our tenor and bass soloists, said what a great atmosphere there was … Continue reading 
- [2016 Concerts](https://eastdevonchoralsociety.org.uk/2016-concerts/): May 2016 at Tiverton Baptist Church The programme consisted of Fauré’s Requiem, Serenade to Music by Vaughan Williams and Blest Pair of Sirens by Parry all accompanied by a thirty-piece orchestra. Th soloists were Ellie Partridge (soprano) and Nicholas Merryweather (Baritone). As well as their contributions in the Fauré and Vaughan Williams each performed solos. … Continue reading 
- [2015 Concerts](https://eastdevonchoralsociety.org.uk/2015-concerts/): The above article and photo reproduced by kind permission of the editor of the Tiverton Gazette 22nd December 2015 The Christmas Oratorio by J S Bach – December 2015 From Martin Green – Chairman I am writing this on the morning after our concert, I am still singing bits of that wonderful music and am … Continue reading 
- [The Choir in the Community](https://eastdevonchoralsociety.org.uk/the-choir-in-the-community/): A message fromTerence Lovell | Save the Children UK  Dear Robert, I wanted to send you an email to thank you for the East Devon Choral Society’s support of the ebola response and the generous donation of £250 from the collection which Judith Ezard recently told me about.  Your work as a WASH Lead in Kerrytown … Continue reading 
- [2014 Concerts](https://eastdevonchoralsociety.org.uk/2014-concerts/):   Christmas 2014   On December 10th a small group of sopranos and altos sang carols at the Haven Day Centre in Tiverton. The singers were directed by Lynne Lyddon who also embellished some of the carols on the flute and accompanied on the organ by John Blythe. A short programme of choir items and … Continue reading 
- [2013 Concerts](https://eastdevonchoralsociety.org.uk/2013-concerts/): December 2013 When a friend knew we were rehearsing Lux Aeterna by the American composer, Morten Lauridsen (born 1943), he asked, “What is it like?” That’s a question which is always difficult to answer and one often likens one work to another work or composer to give an idea. On first listening to the music … Continue reading 
- [A History of the Choir](https://eastdevonchoralsociety.org.uk/a-history-of-the-choir-2/): East Devon Choral Society first met at the East Devon College (now Petroc), hence the name. The first concert was given under the baton of Dr David Webster, the music tutor at the college, in December 1973.  In September 1974 Dr. John Byrt became conductor and took the choir on to perform a wide and … Continue reading 
- [2013 Gala Concert](https://eastdevonchoralsociety.org.uk/our-previous-concert/): VERDI GALA CONCERT Celebrating our 40th anniversary May 11th 2013 Photo: Mike  Brett East Devon Choral Society’s 40th Anniversary Concert  East Devon Choral Society celebrated its 40th anniversary by presenting a gala performance of music by Giuseppe Verdi last Saturday evening at Tiverton High School Sports Hall.  The concert began with the orchestra playing the … Continue reading 
- [Members' Diary](https://eastdevonchoralsociety.org.uk/general-information/): Friday 17th July 20267:30pm Summer concert Monday 7th September 2026Start of term Saturday 3rd October 20263pm (tbc) rehearsal5:30pm Choral evensongDaldorph Magnificat and Nunc DimittisSt Peter’s Church, Tiverton Monday 5th October 2026AGM at start of rehearsal Monday 26th October 2026No rehearsal (half term) Saturday 7th November 2026 (tbc)10:30 am to 2:30 pmChoral WorkshopCruwys Morchard Village Hall … Continue reading 
- [Contact us](https://eastdevonchoralsociety.org.uk/contact-us/): Please use the form below if you wish to contact us. All fields are mandatory.
- [2012 Concerts](https://eastdevonchoralsociety.org.uk/our-last-concert/):     Nearly 200 people attended our performance of Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle on May 12th. Here are some of the comments: One friend said it looked as though we were all enjoying ourselves. Several said it was the best they’d heard from us!   “It was a wonderful sound and a most unusual but … Continue reading 
- [Officers](https://eastdevonchoralsociety.org.uk/about-us/officers/): Musical Director Andrew Daldorph Chair and Librarian Paul Santer Vice Chair and Bookings Liaison Sue North Treasurer Dee Brigden Secretary & Publicity Helen Harvie Membership Mandy Tomlinson Box Office Sarah Cox Publicity and Press Robert Hodgson
- [Our Musical Director](https://eastdevonchoralsociety.org.uk/our-conductor/): Andrew Daldorph A former pupil of Tiffin Boys’ School, Kingston, he graduated with a first class honours degree in Music from the University of Southampton in 1993. He then took up the post of Organ Scholar at Guildford Cathedral under Andrew Millington and subsequently gained Fellowship of the Royal College of Organists. Andrew frequently gives … Continue reading 
- [Next Concert](https://eastdevonchoralsociety.org.uk/future-concerts/)
- [About Us](https://eastdevonchoralsociety.org.uk/about-us/): East Devon Choral Society (EDCS)  is a welcoming choir, singing a broad repertoire. We cover many of the major choral works, as well as exploring other musical influences, such as gospel, folk, opera and songs from the shows.  We meet weekly in Tiverton and work under the baton of our talented, enthusiastic conductor Andrew Daldorph. … Continue reading 
- [](https://eastdevonchoralsociety.org.uk/): Welcome to East Devon Choral Society Join us on 17th July at TCAT, Tiverton for:GILBERT & SULLIVAN: FavouritesEDWARD GERMAN: Merrie England excerpts Or sing with us – rehearsals on Mondays, 7:15pm to 8:45pmMoorhayes Community Centre,Lee Road, Tiverton EX16 6SU


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